The Pat Kenny Show
Why are primary school kids so anxious?
Increasing levels of anxiety and stress among primary school children is causing concern for teac...
12.41 11 Dec 2020
Why are primary school kids so anxious?
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Increasing levels of anxiety and stress among primary school children is causing concern for teachers, a new study has found.
Associate professor in UCD School of Education, Jennifer Symonds joined Pat to give us more details from the study.
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